Monthly Archives: September 2015

Sep 30

One in five adults in Australia do not have general insurance cover for their contents, car or home. This lack

These briefing papers, prepared by VCOSS in consultation with other members of the Ageing, Disability and Mental Health Collaborative Panel,

Sep 29

Poor mental health is affected by, and contributes to poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion. Responsibility for laying the foundations for

Sep 28

Access to and success in education is critical in eliminating disadvantage and giving every child the opportunity to reach their

Sep 27

Too many Victorian school students with disability and additional health and development needs are being left out by a support

Sep 25

Safe, secure and affordable housing is the bedrock of a good life. A home is the basis from which people

Sep 24

A quality education is key to developing an inclusive society and economy. Too many children and young people have missed

Sep 18

An application to exempt public transport operators from meeting accessibility standards for people with disability should be denied, says the

Sep 17

The Review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities tabled in the Victorian Parliament today provides a range of

VCOSS welcomes the recommendations of the Victorian Ombudsman in her Investigation into the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in Victoria

Sep 15

Definition of Terms Additional health and development needs (AHDN) Students with additional health and development needs are those who have

VCOSS welcomes this opportunity to contribute to consultation on the Regional Network Development Plan. We welcome the focus on transport

VET is important in supporting the Victorian economy and community, and provides an important pathway to employment for many people

Sep 14

VCOSS recognises the key role that the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector plays in supporting the Victorian economy and